The Slidell First Church of the Nazarene will present ‘High Seas Expedition’ VBS from Monday through Aug. 6 at 1449 Fremaux Ave. Registration begins at 6 p.m each night. Vacation Bible school is for children pre-school age to sixth grade. For information, call 649.3222.

Newlife Church hosts women's prayer breakfast

Newlife Church will host its annual Rainbow Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. at 1247 Jaycee Drive. The guest speaker will be Louise Smith, the wife of the Rev. Daryl Smith of Salvation Baptist Church in Slidell. The theme for the breakfast is “The Power of Prayer and Praise.” For information, contact Chairwoman Sylvia Brown at 643.3894.

New Beginnings Coffee House Cafe

New Beginnings Church will have a free Coffee House Cafe on Aug.13 at 7 p.m., 330 Robert Blvd. The theme will be “The Passion of His Calling.” There will be snacks, coffee and other beverages. Performing artists are invited to place their CDs, books and other works in the front lobby for sale. For information, call Bob Lambert at 863.6228 before 7 p.m. Christian artists who would like to perform can contact Dennis Cochran at 645.8758. For information, visit www.newbeginningsNET church.org.

Mount Olive vacation Bible school being held Aug. 3-5 in Olde Towne Slidell

Vacation Bible school will be held Tuesday through Aug. 5, nightly from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mount Olive A.M.E. Church, 2457 Second St. All children and adults are invited to attend.

Little Mount Zion Women's Day scheduled

Little Mount Zion Baptist Church will have its annual Women’s Day on Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. at 2901 Lincoln Ave. The theme will be “Women of the Bible.” The speaker will portray famous women from the Bible. The church also will celebrate its anniversary with a homecoming Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Pearl River Back to School Block Party

First Baptist Church of Pearl River will host a community Back to School Block Party on Aug. 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the church, 64541 Highway 3081. The event will include booths sponsored by the church’s various Sunday School classes, a devotional, ice cream sundaes and prizes. For information, call the church office at 863.3363.

Sts. Peter and Paul hold RCIA information night

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church will have an RCIA information night Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall at St. Mary Street. RCIA is for anyone, 18 and older, interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, for Catholics who have been away from the church and those who did not complete the sacraments. Call 863.7935 or send e-mail to info@sppcprla.com.

Archbishop Philip Hannan book signing

Archbishop Philip Hannan will sign copies of his book, “The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots: From Combat to Camelot to Katrina,” on Aug. 7 in St. Mary’s Hall behind St. Peter Catholic Church from 5 to 6 p.m. This collection of stories chronicles his long life, from becoming a young Catholic priest in Rome to his more than four decades as a spiritual leader in southeast Louisiana. The cost of the book is $25.

Freedom Youth Rally scheduled

The Crossing church will hold its second annual Freedom Youth Rally on July 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at River Life Fellowship, 63433 Old U.S. 11 in Pearl River. Youths and youth groups of those in sixth through 12th grades, and adults are invited to the free event. There will be giveaways of iPods, T-shirts, candy, CDs and more. The schedule follows: 6-6:45 p.m., pizza and inflatables; 6:50-7 p.m., welcome and games; 7:05-7:20 p.m., worship with Micah Husser; 7:25-8 p.m., concert by CenterTree; 8:05-8:45 p.m., guest speaker Donny Parish. CenterTree is on tour with their most recent CD, “Eagles Wings.” Husser is the Youth and Worship leader at Trinity First Baptist in Laurel, Miss. Donny Parish is executive pastor of worship at Forney Fellowship in Forney, Texas. To register online, visit www.thecrossingatnorthshore.com or call 985.326.3339.

St. Genevieve parish mission project

St. Genevieve Catholic Church will have a parish mission Aug. 9-11 at 7 p.m. nightly at 58189 Highway 433 in Bayou Liberty. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Eugene Hansell. The theme will be “Hearing the Parables of Jesus in a New Way.” For information, call the church at 643.3832.

'Getting the Most Out of Spiritual Direction"

“Getting the Most Out of Spiritual Direction,” a three-session course on the ministry of spiritual direction, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Spirituality Center, will be presented Tuesday nights, Oct. 5, 12 and 19, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Evangelization Center, 1050 Robert Blvd. Bonnie Chase, associate director, will lead the sessions that will focus on the purpose of spiritual direction, its difference from pastoral counseling, catechesis, and faith companioning, as well as guidance on how to prepare for spiritual direction and choose a spiritual director. Sessions are for those who are considering beginning spiritual direction and for those who want to know more about spiritual direction. Suggested fee is $40, and by sliding scale upon request. Contact Chase at 985.640.3261, 985.641.2286 or bonniechase@charter.net.

Send information and photos about east St. Tammany church events to Sharon Sharpe, assistant community news editor, 2070 East Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461, or send e-mail to slidell@timespicayune.com. Information also may be faxed to 985.645.2897.